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LB 83

Bureau Refugees, Freedman and Abandoned Lands,
HEAD QUARTERS 3d Division 11th Sub-District Virginia,
Boydton, Va. May 30th 1868.

Bvt. Brig. Genl O Brown
Asst Commr Bu R F and AL Dist Va
Richmond Va.

General:
In accordance with Cir 6 Series 1866 from Hd Qrs Asst Commr. State of Va I have the honor to make the following report: viz: The feelings of the Planters in this Division against the Freedmen are quite bitter, and in view of the approaching elections and probability of the Freedmen voting almost to a man for the constitution, the Planters & other white men frequently use threats towards the Freedmen to try to intimidate them, but so far, only one or to assaults has occurred. And when promptly dealt with by the Milt Com, it will have a good effect.

The Freedmen are working well, and with few exceptions, I see little ground for complaint on the part of the Planters.
Very Respectfully
Your Obdt Servt
Geo W Graham
ASA Comr
Bu RF and AL
 

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